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    Quick clamp renewal kit QCRX inSeyco Cataloge.

    in the Seyco cataloge the part number is QCRX they are the screw and the little revolving blade plunger with the rubber ring that goes in the blade clamp of the excaliber saw . They grip the blade, the plunger revolves a bit as the blade moves up and down. got two sets a few years ago but cant...
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    Quick clamp renewal kit QCRX inSeyco Cataloge.

    got these parts about 4 years ago, maybe from Mikēs workshop? Seyco dont send to UK, any help
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    Hegner vs. Excalibur EX21

    Hi, I have a Hegner multicut 3 and a EX 30 from Axminster. In my opinion the ex 30 is much more accurate and more enjoyable to use The hegner is engineered to last for 100 years but to my mind is old technology ( also have a meddings scroll saw which is even older technology and engineered...
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    link belt

    Hi, I have a hobbies treadle fretsaw, used it a lot 40 years ago. mine uses a Singer sowing machine belt with a wire link. have not used it in years. I am also a woodturner, put a link belt on one of my lathes, they are good because you dont have to take the spindle out of the bearing to...
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    saw blades

    Hi, this is what i do. I stack 4 or 5 thin layers of ply sometimes more. nail them in a parcel at the corners, masking tape on top.pattern with carpet spray adhesive on next, sellotape on top. use flying dutchman no 3 or 5 ultra reverse blades, not sure which layer the reverse teeth cut, use...
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    Replacing Meddings blade guides

    Hi, I have a meddings fret saw in very good condition, used it alot before I bought my Hegner polycut then an excalibur EX 30. IN my opinion the meddings is 1950 technology, the EX30 is 100 times better than the Meddings. I spent days with the meddings, it relies on the spring to keep the blade...
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    EX 30 Excalibur

    Hi, sorted it with help from guys at the scroll saw Village Roy
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    EX 30 Excalibur

    Member 7 posts MANCHESTER UK Posted Today, 07:56 PM Hi , the top arm on my EX 30 wont stay up when I lift it like it used to do, saw still works, I have not moved the tension knob. I try to keep the gap at the back of the arm the same as the front to minimise the front to back movement of the...
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    Lizard 3D puzzel

    Hi, Claymore, thats what I thought, thats why I cast about looking for advise, but when I had a go it was easy, If you look carfully you saw from one end to another, turn it around and saw back.
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    Lizard 3D puzzel

    Hi, thanks for the help- answers, to stoolby I have cut about 6 Today, the pattern I got by typing in Lizzard puzzels and scrolling down until you see the same pattern, printed it out, squared the print up with a steel rule and knife then copyed it 4 times, took it to photocopying shop and...
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    Lizard 3D puzzel

    Yes thats the one
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    Lizard 3D puzzel

    Sorry I am a plonker Web site is www philex3d.com thanks
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    Lizard 3D puzzel

    Hi, would somebody look at this web site and advise on the best blade to use, the block of wood is 35mm thick and as you can see you cant use the waste to do the sharp turns around the claws. I get my blades from Mike and use his FD-UR type, used to like modified geometry blades but used them up...
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    ...........

    Hi, Must add that the Magnifying light in the house set fire to a bag attatched to a belt sander that was on a shelf by the window, the sun was not all that hot , I keep a bag over the lens when not in use now Roy Ames
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    Scroll saw table at an angle or flat

    Hi, Must add that the Magnifying light in the house set fire to a bag attatched to a belt sander that was on a shelf by the window, the sun was not all that hot , I keep a bag over the lens when not in use now Roy Ames
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